US Bridges

T 234 over Eight Mile Creek (jd 7)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 97059

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 234 over Eight Mile Creek (jd 7) is a concrete culvert carrying T 234 over Eight Mile Creek (jd 7) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 234
CrossesEight Mile Creek (jd 7)
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates44.49216, -94.56892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 234 over Eight Mile Creek (jd 7) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 234 over Eight Mile Creek (jd 7) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T 234 over Eight Mile Creek (jd 7) carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 234 over Eight Mile Creek (jd 7)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns T 234 over Eight Mile Creek (jd 7)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.